Huawei nova 16s vs Huawei nova Y74
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 16s
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4category wins
Huawei nova Y74
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 16s
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16s
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Huawei nova 16s
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.68 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2800 | 1604 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 850 |
| PPI | 461 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Aluminosilicate glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Kirin 8020 | — |
| UI Skin | EMUI 16 | EMUI 12 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,389 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,125 | — |
| AnTuTu | 1,146,138 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7000 | 6620 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 40 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.6 | 166.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Other | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | Drop resistant up to 1.8m |
| Weight (g) | 199 | 210 |
| Width (mm) | 75.5 | 76.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 03 | 2026, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September | Available. Released 2026, May |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 16s | Huawei nova Y74 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 16s and Huawei nova Y74 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 16s packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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